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she writes the language used in the video about greg abbott is abhorrent. he has persevered through personal challenges to raise a family have a productive career and for that he deserves our request. texas deserves better quality and depth of character to represent their families. he says being in a wheelchair has only made him a better public servant. >> the accident that put me in this wheelchair when i was 26 years old has helped me understand the challenges the people in texas and across this country face every day. >> abbott said his campaign did not attack davis or have anything to do with her personal story being picked apart this week. the time line has been refined abbott says are just distractions. >> elizabeth prann, thanks. >>> communication satellites just got bigger. an unmanned rocket blasting into the sky carrying the latest tracking and relay satellites. they are used to support the international space station allowing for continuous two-way contact with those on board. 9 system is so vital it is considered a national asset. the next serie
she writes the language used in the video about greg abbott is abhorrent. he has persevered through personal challenges to raise a family have a productive career and for that he deserves our request. texas deserves better quality and depth of character to represent their families. he says being in a wheelchair has only made him a better public servant. >> the accident that put me in this wheelchair when i was 26 years old has helped me understand the challenges the people in texas and...
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greg abbott has not been slinging mud. he's avoided this to the greatest extent possible. this is being talked about by commentators and written about in the newspapers but he's focusing on what are we going to do to education, to improve our quality of life, about our higher education system. i think this is very smart on his part not to engage in this, but it's also smarter on her part. because rather than -- in order to distract attention from the fact that she was not telling exactly the truth about her personal background, and not for just one time, but over a course of months, she, rather than going after the reporter, and rather than, frankly, setting the record straight, which i think would be the smart thing for her to do, instead, she's trying to make herself the victim by blaming abbott and going after him, which you know -- >> true, no, she's saying you picked on the wrong girl from texas, and she seems to feel like -- >> well, no, no, she said wrong gal from texas. >> wrong gal from texas. >> she was actually born in rhode island, but that's okay, i was born i
greg abbott has not been slinging mud. he's avoided this to the greatest extent possible. this is being talked about by commentators and written about in the newspapers but he's focusing on what are we going to do to education, to improve our quality of life, about our higher education system. i think this is very smart on his part not to engage in this, but it's also smarter on her part. because rather than -- in order to distract attention from the fact that she was not telling exactly the...
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py davt and now the candidate for texas governor is at war with rush limbaugh and greg abbott. the candidate called out for lying about her past and accused of going after her republican opponent not for his politics, but because he's in a wheelchair. and rush limbaugh is not having any of it. >> this is the woman that made a big, big splash. filibustering an anti-abortion law in texas. so she became an immediate star in the democrat party in texas. and they began pushing her for higher orifice, but the problem is, she's a leftist and therefore there is fraud and deceit woven through her life and start your day each weekday discovered now has some issues. it seems when you boil it all down, that wendy davis would be poor if it weren't for men. >> the wendy davis campaign firing back, both at limbaugh and abbott. i think we have them scared, they'll try anything including the typical dirty tricks we're all tired of, and then continued, rush limbaugh in one of his infamous outbursts joined in on the attacks. we knew we would face some vicious attacks. greg abbott joins us. >> it'
py davt and now the candidate for texas governor is at war with rush limbaugh and greg abbott. the candidate called out for lying about her past and accused of going after her republican opponent not for his politics, but because he's in a wheelchair. and rush limbaugh is not having any of it. >> this is the woman that made a big, big splash. filibustering an anti-abortion law in texas. so she became an immediate star in the democrat party in texas. and they began pushing her for higher...
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greg abbott joins us. >> it's great to have you, so what in the world is going on between you and wendy davis and rush limbaugh? >> it's gotten even more bizarre over the last couple of days. first the underlying story that rush was talking about was actually an article written by a reporter for "the dallas morning news" that i had nothing to do with. but what's happened over the last couple of days is it goes from bizarre to almost laughable. what happened is a group of campaign activists for wendy davis came out and actually mocked the disabled, mocked people who used wheelchairs and as you know, because i have been there on your set, i happened to be in a wheelchair because of an accident that left me needing to use a wheelchair that crushed my spine. but then, greta, what happened, it's gone viral over the last couple of days because these so-called truthers have come out, questioning whether or not i really need to use a wheelchair, despite the fact that i have been in one for 30 years now. the reality is there's all this back and forth going on and i think it's a prelude to what's
greg abbott joins us. >> it's great to have you, so what in the world is going on between you and wendy davis and rush limbaugh? >> it's gotten even more bizarre over the last couple of days. first the underlying story that rush was talking about was actually an article written by a reporter for "the dallas morning news" that i had nothing to do with. but what's happened over the last couple of days is it goes from bizarre to almost laughable. what happened is a group of...
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he said he never talked to anybody in abbott's campaign, and it is not greg abbott who is criticizing wendy davis, it is people like me. she is my senator now, i've been in texas for a month. wendy davis is my texas senator. i found it odd, she thinks if you criticize her, you don't understand the struggle. i think greg abbott understands the struggle, because as you mentioned he has been in a wheelchair for some years. she realizes her language could have been tighter, which i have no idea what phrase that even is, and then she comes back, doubles back up on it and said well, if you're criticizing me, you're sexist, you don't understand my struggle. haven't walked a day in my shoes, of course greg abbott doesn't, he is in wheels. it seems she should be more careful with her words. >> let me give the viewers what she says, no false attack can take away my story, and neither can any sleazy political trick. she says greg abbott's desperate attacks prove he doesn't understand the texas stories about struggle. and she says you're damn right it is a true story what i told. but this thing i
he said he never talked to anybody in abbott's campaign, and it is not greg abbott who is criticizing wendy davis, it is people like me. she is my senator now, i've been in texas for a month. wendy davis is my texas senator. i found it odd, she thinks if you criticize her, you don't understand the struggle. i think greg abbott understands the struggle, because as you mentioned he has been in a wheelchair for some years. she realizes her language could have been tighter, which i have no idea...
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greg abbott happens to be somebody who was injured and is in a wheelchair. there's been accusations from people on wendy's side that maybe he could be out of the wheelchair and then we saw surveillance video of some of her supporters mocking the fact that they don't think he's good looking, he's in a wheelchair and they had to change a lot of their slogans. now we understand the rhetoric has been turned up a notch as she is trying to get on the offensive, wendy davis is, by saying it is greg abbott that is questioning her biography and her story. i think it's getting a little worse and i see a tactic here. i think there is one problem with this and i think you'll both agree. if wendy davis is going to attack greg abbott she is attacking the wrong guy because there is a story that analyzed her true background and greg abbott had nothing to do with it. >> this is wendy davis. want to take you to a fund-raiser. i believe it was happening as the president was speaking. take a listen. >> greg abbott can sink as low as he wants but i won't let him drag me down wit
greg abbott happens to be somebody who was injured and is in a wheelchair. there's been accusations from people on wendy's side that maybe he could be out of the wheelchair and then we saw surveillance video of some of her supporters mocking the fact that they don't think he's good looking, he's in a wheelchair and they had to change a lot of their slogans. now we understand the rhetoric has been turned up a notch as she is trying to get on the offensive, wendy davis is, by saying it is greg...
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she shocked everybody by outraising greg abbott. she unveiled an education platform that got great press coverage all over texas. now we are seeing these sort of tried and true attacks that are, frankly, going to alienate the people that are identifying with that story. i think unless you can say to an audience, the way she can, that you have cut up a totinos pizza to make it last four meals so your kid could have the real food, you should probably just lead this story to the candidate who can tell it. this is going to turn off women, especially, that might have voted for greg abbott. >> but, jim, here's what i've heard. and i know a number of people in texas politics have been talking to you. i have not heard excellent things about the davis campaign from just a sort of functional, blocking and tackling standpoint. they are now in the big leagues. they're raising big league money. they're trying to do something that no democrat has done in 20 years. is this campaign, is the operation on the ground there, up to the task? >> i would
she shocked everybody by outraising greg abbott. she unveiled an education platform that got great press coverage all over texas. now we are seeing these sort of tried and true attacks that are, frankly, going to alienate the people that are identifying with that story. i think unless you can say to an audience, the way she can, that you have cut up a totinos pizza to make it last four meals so your kid could have the real food, you should probably just lead this story to the candidate who can...
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but it's not greg abbott who is criticizing wendy davis it's people like me. she's my senator now. i've been in texas for a month. i just kind it odd she claims criticizing her you don't understand the struggle. i think greg abbott understands the struggle because he's been in a wheelchair, she realizes she says her language could have been tighter. and then she comes back and dublz up and says that well, you know if you're criticizing me you're a sexist. you don't understand my struggle you haven't walked a day in my shoes well, he's on wheels. she sured be more careful with her words. >> let me give viewers a sense of what she is saying. saying no false attack can take away my story, neither can any sleazy political trick she says greg abbott's desperate attack proves he doesn't understand these texas stories about struggle she says you're damn right it's a true story what i've told the thing is that it's not true. it's, the bulk is true but she got caught misleading about when she got a divorce. how long she was in a trailer park. and whether she did put herself through school n
but it's not greg abbott who is criticizing wendy davis it's people like me. she's my senator now. i've been in texas for a month. i just kind it odd she claims criticizing her you don't understand the struggle. i think greg abbott understands the struggle because he's been in a wheelchair, she realizes she says her language could have been tighter. and then she comes back and dublz up and says that well, you know if you're criticizing me you're a sexist. you don't understand my struggle you...
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and republican greg abbott is here to respond to attacks on him captured by hidden cameras. good evening everyone, welcome to "the kelly file." i'm megyn kelly, and we have a national exclusive. we've seen national attention focus on the republicans after a candidate was caught stretching the truth on her life story. ms. davi ms. davis has responded by attacking the media and her current rival. late today, conservative filmmaker james o 'keefe, who claimed to have gotten cameras in a meeting where the issue of greg abbott and his handicap came up. we are still vetting this tape but we know what it says and so does our guest. joining me now, republican candidate for governor, greg abbott, thank you for coming on, we have continued to vet this tape, we've seen it. and in the transcription a and the videotape of it you can clearly hear these women who purport to be a part of a group called "battle ground texas," turning texas blue, talking about your being a paraplegic, laughing saying you have no sympathy for anybody in any way, you may have a personality disorder, you don't s
and republican greg abbott is here to respond to attacks on him captured by hidden cameras. good evening everyone, welcome to "the kelly file." i'm megyn kelly, and we have a national exclusive. we've seen national attention focus on the republicans after a candidate was caught stretching the truth on her life story. ms. davi ms. davis has responded by attacking the media and her current rival. late today, conservative filmmaker james o 'keefe, who claimed to have gotten cameras in a...
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wendy davis running against greg abbott for governor. her supporters were found on a video, and this is after she had already come under criticism for sort of adjusting her life story. >> she lied about it. >> okay. like brian. >> very similar. >> and then also, you know, she came out against those who came out against her adjusting her life story saying they haven't walked a day in my shoes. >> and that's the problem because her opponent is in a wheelchair. >> yeah. >> greg abbott is a paraplegic and has been that way since the '80s. >> so everyone has been dubbing this as a gaffe, what she said in her statement and then her following tweets. this video that comes out now from "project veritas." maybe this is more systemic with those who support her rather than a flippant gaffe. take a listen. >> he's in a wheelchair, and most slogans are "stand with wendy." it's in our subconscious now. it's interesting to me from a psychological point of view how it's going to point out. >> he's in a wheelchair, but he has no sympathy for anyone. or a
wendy davis running against greg abbott for governor. her supporters were found on a video, and this is after she had already come under criticism for sort of adjusting her life story. >> she lied about it. >> okay. like brian. >> very similar. >> and then also, you know, she came out against those who came out against her adjusting her life story saying they haven't walked a day in my shoes. >> and that's the problem because her opponent is in a wheelchair....
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a centerpiece of her campaign against texas attorney general greg abbott. well, over the weekend, the dallas morning news noted while the basic story is true, some of the details are not. for example, davis had been 21, not 19, not a teen mother, when she divorced and was living in a trailer park alone with her daughter. yesterday, davis tweeted, "two days ago abbott and his campaign sunk to a new low, making personal attacks on my family, my education, and my character. attacks won't work, mine is the story of millions of texas women who know the strength it takes when you're young, alone, and a mother." an abbott spokesman released a statement that read in part, "senator wendy davis systemically, intentionally, and repeatedly deceived texans for years about her background, yet expected voters to indulge her fantasy narrative." robert trey nam is an msnbc contributor and former bush/cheney adviser. good morning, gentlemen. here's what wendy davis explained, "my language should be tighter. i'm learning about using broader, looser language. i need to be more
a centerpiece of her campaign against texas attorney general greg abbott. well, over the weekend, the dallas morning news noted while the basic story is true, some of the details are not. for example, davis had been 21, not 19, not a teen mother, when she divorced and was living in a trailer park alone with her daughter. yesterday, davis tweeted, "two days ago abbott and his campaign sunk to a new low, making personal attacks on my family, my education, and my character. attacks won't...
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well there's a reason greg abbott hasn't walked. he has been paralyzed since he was injured while, mitre fell on him while jogging at age 26 and he is in a wheelchair. that was unfortunate choice of words. it suggests that greg abbott may actually have some things to teach wendy davis about how to overcome adversity in life. jon: after that front page article came out in the dallas morning news she had this to say. my language should be tighter of i'm learning about using broader, looser language. i need to be more focused on the detail. i guess if you're a candidate most powerful office in a very, very big and important state, yeah, you want to be focused on the detail but that seems like even that apology is not necessarily descriptive of what happened here? >> that is pretty thin gruel she is giving us there. she is a graduate of harvard law school where they try to teach you to use words good as i might say. the fact is she has been concealing and, and giving an inaccurate portrayal of her life story which is one of the big attr
well there's a reason greg abbott hasn't walked. he has been paralyzed since he was injured while, mitre fell on him while jogging at age 26 and he is in a wheelchair. that was unfortunate choice of words. it suggests that greg abbott may actually have some things to teach wendy davis about how to overcome adversity in life. jon: after that front page article came out in the dallas morning news she had this to say. my language should be tighter of i'm learning about using broader, looser...
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and he is in a wheelchair. >> i know greg abbott. a wonderful person. he has overcome adversity since he was left paraplegic in an accident when he was out on a jog at the age of 26. he is an outstanding public servant. he deserves better than the ridicule that he received from people who claim to be political operatives. if that's the brand of politics that we are going to have off to tolerate and put up with in america, then we all need to get out and vote and make sure people look that don't get electelect ed to anything. well, during the original olympics in ancient greece, wars were suspended. a truce was established to allow athletes and spectators to travel safely to the games. the concept has been revived in modern times, but the threat of violence at the winter games in soe sochi is real. actor/activist steven segal has close ties to russia and he will join me next to talk about what is coming of in the olympics. >>> terrifying moments in maryland at a deadly mall shooting. police identified two people killed, a 21-year-old girl and 25-year-old
and he is in a wheelchair. >> i know greg abbott. a wonderful person. he has overcome adversity since he was left paraplegic in an accident when he was out on a jog at the age of 26. he is an outstanding public servant. he deserves better than the ridicule that he received from people who claim to be political operatives. if that's the brand of politics that we are going to have off to tolerate and put up with in america, then we all need to get out and vote and make sure people look that...
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they made fun of the fact that her opponent greg abbott is in a wheelchair. now davis is implying davis' campaign is behind the recent attack. >> i am staying focused on the issues that matter to texans, because this race isn't about a distorted version of what happened to my family 30 years ago. >> she does not believe greg abbott is behind the revelations. >> i never thought that any one in the state there's not a tip or information or anything else after this story anybody in the campaign. >> and you wrote the story. >> i wrote the story. and more over, the abbott people are being fairly careful. by and large they have tried to stay out of this. it is the davis campaign that violated all classical political strategies. >> they named wendy davis an incredible woman and should be the woman of the year. the boycott on boy scout cookies. the web site cookie caught 2014 criticizes the girl scouts for endorsing pro choice politicians like davis and kathleen sebelius and says a portion of the thin mint goes to support abortion advocacy. >> new information about t
they made fun of the fact that her opponent greg abbott is in a wheelchair. now davis is implying davis' campaign is behind the recent attack. >> i am staying focused on the issues that matter to texans, because this race isn't about a distorted version of what happened to my family 30 years ago. >> she does not believe greg abbott is behind the revelations. >> i never thought that any one in the state there's not a tip or information or anything else after this story anybody...
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they cast doubts that texas republican gubernatorial candidate greg abbott really needs a wheelchair. one reads, quote, give us the medical records. prove he's a paraplegic. he had a kid after the incident. check to see what the odds of that happening with severe lower spinal cord injury. he has been disabled since 1984 when an oak tree fell on him while he was falling. his spokesman said, denigrating the disabled is unworthy of texas, the accident that put him in his wheelchair has helped him understand the challenges people in texas and across the country face every day. >>> feignally, this is a bit fishy. in new zealand, a doctor reportedly survived a shark attack, stitched himself up, and then instead of seeking further medical attention, he went to a pub for a well deserved pint. >>> chalk one up for david versus goliath. on friday, we told you the supreme court is siding for now with a coalition of catholic groups against the obamacare contraception mandate. shannon has the specifics. >> in a simp 8 one-page order, the life line to an order of nuns fighting a federal regulation
they cast doubts that texas republican gubernatorial candidate greg abbott really needs a wheelchair. one reads, quote, give us the medical records. prove he's a paraplegic. he had a kid after the incident. check to see what the odds of that happening with severe lower spinal cord injury. he has been disabled since 1984 when an oak tree fell on him while he was falling. his spokesman said, denigrating the disabled is unworthy of texas, the accident that put him in his wheelchair has helped him...
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what's greg abbott's thrust? is this an obamacare election as far as the republicans are concerned? >> it's an obama election for the republicans. running against obama or against the national democrats generally. texas democrats are more conservative on fiscal issues. the advantage of davis run, it's helped him not have to play too far to the right in the primary, a lot of others have to do, all the action is for the races in the primary rather than the general. >> and it's an all-female ticket on the democratic side, at least going into the primary. >> that's right, there's a candidate for lieutenant governor, the second official in the state. the state senator from san antonio who's been in the state senate for quite a while. she joined the race about a month ago i think. >> so what about women being activated by the abortion debate? do you see a lot of women being more interested in this race than they have been in the past? >> you know, i think so. it's an interesting issue. if you look at the bill itself, the components, and the regulations that have taken effect, some of the
what's greg abbott's thrust? is this an obamacare election as far as the republicans are concerned? >> it's an obama election for the republicans. running against obama or against the national democrats generally. texas democrats are more conservative on fiscal issues. the advantage of davis run, it's helped him not have to play too far to the right in the primary, a lot of others have to do, all the action is for the races in the primary rather than the general. >> and it's an...
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here is greg abbott, the texas attorney general. >> this is the fiat presidency. the president is supposed to enforce the laws, not forbid the enforcement of laws. what we're seeing time after time after time over the past few months, the president has found the obamacare law has put him and his political future in a corner and to extra indicate himself from that, he just goes about trying to change the law and repeatedly now over the past few months, the president has forbid the enforcement of the law or changed the law to suit his own ends and he does so unconstitutionally. only congress can pass a law. the president does not have the power to make up the law and then judge its credibility acting as a court. we got away from that when we got away from britain. now we have the president acting like a king over the united states. >> i hate when he calls me greta. >> indeed. you thought he was talking to you? >> yeah, i did. he wasn't? >> maybe not. but i think -- remember it was a couple years ago we talked about i think what was the first instance of the selectiv
here is greg abbott, the texas attorney general. >> this is the fiat presidency. the president is supposed to enforce the laws, not forbid the enforcement of laws. what we're seeing time after time after time over the past few months, the president has found the obamacare law has put him and his political future in a corner and to extra indicate himself from that, he just goes about trying to change the law and repeatedly now over the past few months, the president has forbid the...
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supporters of wendy davis mocking davis' likely opponent for texas governor, greg abbott. abbott is in a wheelchair. >> really wondering how this is going to work out because he's in a wheelchair, and most of the slogans are stand with wendy. >> that's in our subconscious now. it's interesting to me because a psychological point of view. >> what i think is amazing is he's in a wheelchair, but he has no sympathy for anyone. >> he may have a personality disorder. >> first of all, not good looking. he doesn't speak very well. he doesn't have a good personality, and he's in a wheelchair. >> you know, i know greg abbott. he's a wonderful person. he's overcome a great deal of adversity since he was left paraplegic in an accident out on a jog at the age of 26. he's an outstanding public servant, and he deserves better than the kind of ridicule that he received from people who claim to be political operatives. if that's the brand of politics that we're going to have to tolerate and put up with america, then we all need to get out and vote and make sure people like that don't get e
supporters of wendy davis mocking davis' likely opponent for texas governor, greg abbott. abbott is in a wheelchair. >> really wondering how this is going to work out because he's in a wheelchair, and most of the slogans are stand with wendy. >> that's in our subconscious now. it's interesting to me because a psychological point of view. >> what i think is amazing is he's in a wheelchair, but he has no sympathy for anyone. >> he may have a personality disorder. >>...
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later, she issued a statement saying we're not surprised by greg abbott's campaign attacks on the story of my life as a single mother who worked hard to get ahead, but they won't work, she said, because my story is the story of millions of texas women. abbott reported to enjoy a $20 million war chest said through a spokesman, it's disappointing a candidate would so cavalierly deceive voters about the most basic aspects of their life. if voters can't trust what senator davis says, how can they trust her to leave? >> if you're going to run on your nar tfrb, you ought to make sure your narrative is accurate. her much larger problem is texas is still heavily republican and she's still a very significant underdog. >> late today, the davis campaign blasted out a feisty letter in the senator's defense and asking recipients to sign it as a show of support. there was no direct appeal for money, but campaign aides would not rule out future solicitations directed at those who sign the letter. >> thank you. >> louisiana republican senator david vitter said he will run for governor next year. he sai
later, she issued a statement saying we're not surprised by greg abbott's campaign attacks on the story of my life as a single mother who worked hard to get ahead, but they won't work, she said, because my story is the story of millions of texas women. abbott reported to enjoy a $20 million war chest said through a spokesman, it's disappointing a candidate would so cavalierly deceive voters about the most basic aspects of their life. if voters can't trust what senator davis says, how can they...
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you have texas attorney general greg abbott. he responded, calling this case heartbreaking, tragedy. he said that texas strives to protect both families and human life, and we will continue to work toward that end. as i mentioned, you have a texas state senator who's suggesting that perhaps lawmakers could look into clarifying this measure. the politics of this, i think, is also why it's gotten national attention, not because of texas, because there are over a dozen other states with similar laws here. >> well, it's politics, and then you add in the politics the passion of it. you know, certainly over the course of covering this, we have posted this, and there have been hundreds if not thousands of comments, and a protest was planned today at the hospital for those who did not want her taken off life support. so it's certainly been one of those issues where you can't extricate one from the other. it is political. it is a passionate subject. certainly we were closing in on the 24 weeks, which would have opened up a whole other is
you have texas attorney general greg abbott. he responded, calling this case heartbreaking, tragedy. he said that texas strives to protect both families and human life, and we will continue to work toward that end. as i mentioned, you have a texas state senator who's suggesting that perhaps lawmakers could look into clarifying this measure. the politics of this, i think, is also why it's gotten national attention, not because of texas, because there are over a dozen other states with similar...
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she also says the attacks on her are from greg abbott. keep in mind -- >> wait, before you say this, she said, he should walk in my shoes! >> that's a sound bite right there. the thing about greg abbott -- >> he's a par paraplegicful here she is saying, he needs to walk in my shoes. >> if bush said this about -- look at him, he's a handsome guy. he's done so much for himself. he's genuinely struggled to overcome being a paraplegic. if george bush or anyone said to someone in a wheelchair, he should walk in my shoes, everyone in america would know that. i mean, it's just so narcistic of this woman. >> are you saying there is a double standard in the media? >> it's an impactful race because if there is a democrat governor of texas, that will be the first shot that the democrats had. if -- >> she's a long shot. >> i think she's going to be a long shot now. to leave your kids behind, i think that's going to be -- she keeps saying my story is the story of all texas women. well, yeah, if you're anna nicole smith maybe. most women aren't going t
she also says the attacks on her are from greg abbott. keep in mind -- >> wait, before you say this, she said, he should walk in my shoes! >> that's a sound bite right there. the thing about greg abbott -- >> he's a par paraplegicful here she is saying, he needs to walk in my shoes. >> if bush said this about -- look at him, he's a handsome guy. he's done so much for himself. he's genuinely struggled to overcome being a paraplegic. if george bush or anyone said to...
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whether she can get votes to be competitive against greg abbott is the big question. >> we're native texans and talk that what people see as opportunity for democrats to really in the near future turn texas purple what do you make as it relates to wendy davis and what smoke signals her race may be sending out regarding that? >> she's going to have the money to compete and get her message out and get out the vote operations going. she also has the ability to energize democrats and that's the thing that you and i have seen over the past several months since wendy davis had that filibuster on abortion rights on that legislation that was being considered in texas. so she does have an energetic base. for democrats going forward and whether it's 2014, whether it's 2016, or 2020, being able to get demographic voters out to the polls and getting them registered for future contests, that's the main democratic objecti objective. may not doing it in 2014 or 2016 but the big latino population and being able to have folks register for future elections is the big challenge. >> thank you. we'll see
whether she can get votes to be competitive against greg abbott is the big question. >> we're native texans and talk that what people see as opportunity for democrats to really in the near future turn texas purple what do you make as it relates to wendy davis and what smoke signals her race may be sending out regarding that? >> she's going to have the money to compete and get her message out and get out the vote operations going. she also has the ability to energize democrats and...
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she out-raised greg abbott who raised about $11 million. looking inside the numbers, you know, about $3.5 million went to a committee affiliated with wendy davis. not her campaign but taken together this is actually a very good number for wendy davis. and even republicans admit she's the best candidate the democrats have put up in years. i was listening to conservative talk radio in dallas this morning and even they were saying that. at this point in 2010 the democratic candidate at the time only raised $6 million. so this is a good number for wendy davis, but she still has a hard road ahead. this is still a very red republican state as we know. >> that's true. because you know who's governor right now. that would be rick perry. so she has a long way to go. cnn's peter hamby, thanks so much. >>> there's a new warning about acetaminophen. the fda wants doctors to stop prescribing combination drugs because of the risk of liver damage. the warning may be startling for anyone who has tylenol extra strength in their cabinet which can contain 500
she out-raised greg abbott who raised about $11 million. looking inside the numbers, you know, about $3.5 million went to a committee affiliated with wendy davis. not her campaign but taken together this is actually a very good number for wendy davis. and even republicans admit she's the best candidate the democrats have put up in years. i was listening to conservative talk radio in dallas this morning and even they were saying that. at this point in 2010 the democratic candidate at the time...
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her likely republican opponent, state attorney general greg abbott brought in $11 million. >>> meanwhile, in iowa, 67-year-old governor terry branstad is expected to announce his re-election bid for a sixth term and many expect him to win in a cake walk. >>> today president obama heads to north carolina, where he'll talk up the economy. one person who won't be there is the state's junior senator, kay hagan. a spokesperson for the democrat says she's too busy with her day job in washington. >>> and who says lawmakers can't have a sense of humor? our new partner here at nbc, now this is news, has gotten some members of congress to read tweets directed at them, and as you can expect, most of them were not so nice. >> you really suck a pig's [ bleep ]. >> paul ryan has such pretty blue eyes. sometimes it's easy to forget he's satan incarnate. >> you are proof that this country has gone to hell in a hand basket. >> @senschumer, yep, you're about as original as an old pair of shoes. >> ouch! tweets can be tough. that's your morning dish of "scrambled politics." >>> time now for our "first look
her likely republican opponent, state attorney general greg abbott brought in $11 million. >>> meanwhile, in iowa, 67-year-old governor terry branstad is expected to announce his re-election bid for a sixth term and many expect him to win in a cake walk. >>> today president obama heads to north carolina, where he'll talk up the economy. one person who won't be there is the state's junior senator, kay hagan. a spokesperson for the democrat says she's too busy with her day job...
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state attorney general, greg abbott. and whether texas getting a woman governor again matters the to the women of texas. >> reporter: today, we're going to take a trip to the wednesday wouldettes a to the plano super bowl to find out what they think about wendy davis and see if she's got a chance in the governor's race. when you're coming in from out of town to a place, it can be difficult to find a spot where you know there's a lot of people you can talk to. so a bowling alley is kind of perfect. it's a one-top shop, as it were. and everybody loves bowling. >> are conservative values and issues the most important thing for you when it comes to voting for candidates? >> not necessarily conservative issues, but the democrats have had their shot and things are in the toilet, so i think it's time for the republicans to step up. >> you told me a minute ago that you like wendy davis. why is that? >> to me she just represents major change. i think we need that. she's a woman, of course, and she's just really shown her stuff by
state attorney general, greg abbott. and whether texas getting a woman governor again matters the to the women of texas. >> reporter: today, we're going to take a trip to the wednesday wouldettes a to the plano super bowl to find out what they think about wendy davis and see if she's got a chance in the governor's race. when you're coming in from out of town to a place, it can be difficult to find a spot where you know there's a lot of people you can talk to. so a bowling alley is kind of...
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greg abbott would like to get it on the republican side. wendy davis, famous for that ten-hour filibuster in austin on abortion, she would like to get in on the democrat side. this has been ugly from the davis side. we detail that had a little bit. now it's gotten particularly atrocious, though, because some supporters of wendy davis have gone on-line and they have suggested that greg abbott, who has been a paraplegic since 1984, when an oak tree fell on him when he was out in the neighborhood, he does not really need that wheelchair. they're suggesting he's faking it. he was asked about these wheelchair truthers last night with greta. >> i happen to be in a wheelchair because of an accident that left me needing to use a wheelchair that crushed my spine. but then what happened has gone viral over the last couple of days because these so-called truthers have come out questioning whether or not i really need to use a wheelchair despite the fact that i've been in one for 30 years now. i think i know why they are doing this, greta. that's becau
greg abbott would like to get it on the republican side. wendy davis, famous for that ten-hour filibuster in austin on abortion, she would like to get in on the democrat side. this has been ugly from the davis side. we detail that had a little bit. now it's gotten particularly atrocious, though, because some supporters of wendy davis have gone on-line and they have suggested that greg abbott, who has been a paraplegic since 1984, when an oak tree fell on him when he was out in the neighborhood,...
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in texas ag greg abbott said the at your opening there. this president continues to trample the constitution. our letter first addressed that ongoing problem and he doesn't ever seem to have any sense of shame over violating his first duty, that is to preserve and protect and uphold the laws of the united states. we would all be happy to see them go back to congress and rewrite frankly, repeal this whole law but he, the president is humiliated. he is embarass and going back to congress would be a massive admission of failure. and he is just not prepared to do that. so what is his alternative? well the way this president is acting his alternative is to violate his oath of office and the constitution. bill: abbott was making the point with greta that he found himself in a corner, is fighting his way out by changing the law. here is, so our viewers know from "the wall street journal" some of the changes. small business health options program been delayed. the employer mandate's been delayed. canceled insurance plans and minimum standards fixe
in texas ag greg abbott said the at your opening there. this president continues to trample the constitution. our letter first addressed that ongoing problem and he doesn't ever seem to have any sense of shame over violating his first duty, that is to preserve and protect and uphold the laws of the united states. we would all be happy to see them go back to congress and rewrite frankly, repeal this whole law but he, the president is humiliated. he is embarass and going back to congress would be...
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greg abbott one of the 11 who signed the letter had this to say. >> only congress can pass the law. they cannot make up the law and judge the credibility acting as a court. we got away from that when we got away from britain. >> this letter comes the same day as the public health study released in the journal science shows people who access to healthcare are making more trips to the emergency room casting doubts on the president's promise back in 2009 when the administration released in part if we are increasing prevention increasing wellness programs reducing the amount of emergency room care. yesterday administration spokeswoman said the time frame on the study was too short and er usage was most likely declined. >> elizabeth prann live for us in dc. thank you elizabeth. >> thanks. >> rescuers trying to rescue those stranded researches a chinese who air lifted passengers stranded on a ship in antarctica now worried about its own ability to move through heavy ice. the australian ship carrying the passengers is on stand by and will remain in open water near the chinese ship as a pre
greg abbott one of the 11 who signed the letter had this to say. >> only congress can pass the law. they cannot make up the law and judge the credibility acting as a court. we got away from that when we got away from britain. >> this letter comes the same day as the public health study released in the journal science shows people who access to healthcare are making more trips to the emergency room casting doubts on the president's promise back in 2009 when the administration...
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thank you, attorney general, greg abbott. >> thank you, adam. lori: angela merkel on the mend, german chancellor angela merkel fractured part of her pelvis a ski accident over the holidays. she has cancelled most her commitments over the next couple of weeks but she will hold cabinet meetings and continue to run the government. her office says injuries are not serious and she is expected to make a full recovery. adam: jpmorgan looking at wrapping up another legal issue. the bank will settle a case tied to bernie madoff tied to $2 billion. jpmorgan stock hit a new 52-week high early today. lori: religion a gallon at the next head of the federal reserve. the case make a contr confirmats the bond rating. adam: how we can win back the country with knnwledge that empowers ideas that matter and solutions that work. lori: gm dash cam that capture video from the driver's point of view. adam: good call. lori: it is time to make money with charles payne. his following up on last week's recommendation of solar equipment maker solar city. if you listened to
thank you, attorney general, greg abbott. >> thank you, adam. lori: angela merkel on the mend, german chancellor angela merkel fractured part of her pelvis a ski accident over the holidays. she has cancelled most her commitments over the next couple of weeks but she will hold cabinet meetings and continue to run the government. her office says injuries are not serious and she is expected to make a full recovery. adam: jpmorgan looking at wrapping up another legal issue. the bank will...
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greg abbott announced on monday that davis has deceived voters. rush limbaugh called her a fake and a genuine head case. >> she struggled up from single motherhood and made it to harvard law school. no, she married a sugar daddy. he pays her tuition. as soon as the last tuition payment is paid, he said she left the next day. she keeps saying my story is the story of all texas women. maybe if you're anna nicole smith. >> to compare them seems like a little bit of a stretch, but the award for the person most bizarrely obsessed with wendy davis goes to erick erickson who has published over 50 tweets about davis. she had a sugar daddy ken. not exactly the bio she claimed. don't worry democrats. there's still time for wendy davis to abort her campaign. wendy davis is just so adorable when she's angry. wendy davis is upset. she's so cute when she's lying. i love how alpha male wendy davis sounds when she's angry. you should stop tweeting them. when was the last time a man running for governor in texas or any statewide office had to specify who paid for
greg abbott announced on monday that davis has deceived voters. rush limbaugh called her a fake and a genuine head case. >> she struggled up from single motherhood and made it to harvard law school. no, she married a sugar daddy. he pays her tuition. as soon as the last tuition payment is paid, he said she left the next day. she keeps saying my story is the story of all texas women. maybe if you're anna nicole smith. >> to compare them seems like a little bit of a stretch, but the...
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she surprised everybody but outraising her republican opponent, greg abbott and she put forward amazing press in every corner of the state. she is appealing to texas voters, because she is talking about their daily lives. if greg abbott wants to make this campaign about whether she lived in a trailer with her young daughter for long enough to tell that story, i don't think that will be real compelling. i don't think they want to know when she got divorced or who paid for the loan on the law degree. i think they want to hear politicians talk about what they can do to approve their daily lives. that's what they are doing. >> thanks so much for joining me. >>> still to come, seattle seahawks cornerback, richard sherman, regrets his rant but pushes back against his critics. rachel nickels sat down for an exclusive interview with sherman. >> richard sherman is not who a lot of people think he is. he has a lot to say on this subject and many others coming up after this break. so you can have a getaway from what you know. so you can be surprised by what you don't. get two times the points on t
she surprised everybody but outraising her republican opponent, greg abbott and she put forward amazing press in every corner of the state. she is appealing to texas voters, because she is talking about their daily lives. if greg abbott wants to make this campaign about whether she lived in a trailer with her young daughter for long enough to tell that story, i don't think that will be real compelling. i don't think they want to know when she got divorced or who paid for the loan on the law...
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to your point, her republican opponent, greg abbott, has to tread carefully a little bit. if you start pressing wendy davis on the details of her life story, imagine, picture a debate in this governor's race a few months from now, if greg abbott starts pressing wendy davis on the details of her biography. when did you move utout of a trailer park, when did you go to harvard, how did you pay about it? she could come back and theoretically say, no matter what the details, that's my life. her republican opponent has to tread carefully. this is still a very bad story for wendy davis. >>> still to come in the "newsroom," the nfl may take the extra point out of the game. andy, andy, what's going on here. ? >>> the extra point has become so automatic, we'll discuss after the break. it says here that a woman's sex drive increases at the age of 80. helps reduce the risk of heart disease. keep heart-healthy. live long. eat the 100% goodness of post shredded wheat. doctors recommend it. >> what, no more icing, no more last-minute dramatics or embarrassing misses? >> this time, i'm go
to your point, her republican opponent, greg abbott, has to tread carefully a little bit. if you start pressing wendy davis on the details of her life story, imagine, picture a debate in this governor's race a few months from now, if greg abbott starts pressing wendy davis on the details of her biography. when did you move utout of a trailer park, when did you go to harvard, how did you pay about it? she could come back and theoretically say, no matter what the details, that's my life. her...
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py davt and now the candidate for texas governor is at war with rush limbaugh and greg abbott. the candidate called out for lying about her past and accused of going after her republican opponent not for his politics, but because he's in a wheelchair. and rush limbaugh is not having any of it. >> this is the woman that made a big, big splash. filibustering an anti-abortion law in texas. so she became an immediate star in the democrat party in texas. and they began pushing her for higher
py davt and now the candidate for texas governor is at war with rush limbaugh and greg abbott. the candidate called out for lying about her past and accused of going after her republican opponent not for his politics, but because he's in a wheelchair. and rush limbaugh is not having any of it. >> this is the woman that made a big, big splash. filibustering an anti-abortion law in texas. so she became an immediate star in the democrat party in texas. and they began pushing her for higher
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the feud between wendy davis and greg abbott is getting downright nasty in texas, and now the big fight is not only exploding in the national media, but more importantly, perhaps, it is not appearing to be playing well back home in texas. >> the race for texas governor has gotten ugly. davis has been accused of stretching the truth about her life story. >> if you're willing to lie
the feud between wendy davis and greg abbott is getting downright nasty in texas, and now the big fight is not only exploding in the national media, but more importantly, perhaps, it is not appearing to be playing well back home in texas. >> the race for texas governor has gotten ugly. davis has been accused of stretching the truth about her life story. >> if you're willing to lie
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the feud between wendy davis and greg abbott is getting downright nasty in texas, and now the big fight is not only exploding in the national media, but more importantly, perhaps, it is not appearing to be playing well back home in texas. >> the race for texas governor has gotten ugly. davis has been accused of stretching the truth about her life story. >> if you're willing to lie ab
the feud between wendy davis and greg abbott is getting downright nasty in texas, and now the big fight is not only exploding in the national media, but more importantly, perhaps, it is not appearing to be playing well back home in texas. >> the race for texas governor has gotten ugly. davis has been accused of stretching the truth about her life story. >> if you're willing to lie ab
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>> if she was going to be able to win and beat greg abbott in texas this year she has to run a perfect race, catch a lot of breaks. we know she's raising a tremendous amount of money. this is one of the first episodes in which we are seeing somebody who's now on the big stage having to deal with something. all politicians deal with problems whether you are a democrat or a republican. it's often how you respond and learn from that. >> now announcing david vitter plans to run for governor of louisiana after a hellacious scandal revolving around hookers, prostitutes -- i don't know the proper name for that scandal. >> home state politics trumps all. if david vitter were running for governor of ohio or virginia, he would be in bigger problems. he would have a difficult time winning a senate re-election. that's the problem with wendy davis in texas as a democrat. there is little margin for error. david vitter has a lot more margin for error running as a republican in a state like louisiana. that's the difference there. >> thank you very much, mark. greatly appreciate you joining us. >> than
>> if she was going to be able to win and beat greg abbott in texas this year she has to run a perfect race, catch a lot of breaks. we know she's raising a tremendous amount of money. this is one of the first episodes in which we are seeing somebody who's now on the big stage having to deal with something. all politicians deal with problems whether you are a democrat or a republican. it's often how you respond and learn from that. >> now announcing david vitter plans to run for...
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davis said about greg abbott, who she believes planted this story or released this -- >> or opponent. >> he hasn't walked a day in my shoes. can't walk. >> turns out he's in a wheelchair. that's probably not the best choice of words. she should tighten her language up so he doesn't have another one of those loose-lipped problems. he's my concern. the ferocity the right as come after her about the holes in her story plays right into the trap of what elizabeth warren did, which she said, then you are against women. so republicans go right after her, now, there are legitimate things to talk about here, but i think that if we as a people are going to actually have policy debates, i would actually be more concerned, what is she going to do in the state of texas? what would she do differently? the abortion piece is one of them. also, economically, that state is doing great. what would she do that would be different? how is she going to improve upon that? one thing you might not realize, i actually was born in a log cabin. >> really? >> on that note, we have to move on. >> wait a minute. >>
davis said about greg abbott, who she believes planted this story or released this -- >> or opponent. >> he hasn't walked a day in my shoes. can't walk. >> turns out he's in a wheelchair. that's probably not the best choice of words. she should tighten her language up so he doesn't have another one of those loose-lipped problems. he's my concern. the ferocity the right as come after her about the holes in her story plays right into the trap of what elizabeth warren did, which...
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the state attorney general, greg be abbott, the republican running against her got around the 12 -- $12 million, too. republicans having fun with the fact she's drawn so much national democratic excitement. she's done events in new york, d.c. they're each going to have as much money as they could possibly want to fight this out. and it's a race that's exciting not just because so many people identified with wendy davis after her filibuster over the abortion but also, as you guys know, the obama crowd, national democrats really have their eye on texas as a state that in 2020 could be a purple state. every demographic is pushing it that way. former obama aides are down there pushing wendy davis. that's part of what brought in that big money. >> in just a few hours, president obama will meet with democratic senators at the white house, i guess his first step in making sure they keep control of the senate. what's next? >> mika, for the first time in the last couple of weeks, you've heard more and more democrats and town that there's true worry about republicans taking the senate. a nightmar
the state attorney general, greg be abbott, the republican running against her got around the 12 -- $12 million, too. republicans having fun with the fact she's drawn so much national democratic excitement. she's done events in new york, d.c. they're each going to have as much money as they could possibly want to fight this out. and it's a race that's exciting not just because so many people identified with wendy davis after her filibuster over the abortion but also, as you guys know, the obama...
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democrat, wendy davis, has outraised her top republican opponent, attorney general greg abbott. she pulled together more than $12.2 million compared to abbott's $11.5 million. she rose to fame and earned a passionate national following for her filibuster of an draconian anti-abortion bill in june. it was signed into law in texas. part of an unprecedented assault on abortion rights in the state. in the past three years, more anti-abortion in the past ten years. today, that was front and center in washington. anti-abortion groups are challenging the constitutional of massachusetts 2007 buffer law. a measure designed to come bass intimidation of women trying to access a constitutionally protected medical service and clinic workers trying to provide that service. you have to tip your hat to the anti-abortion forces who have found the best possible plaintiff for their cause. 77-year-old eleanor mccullen who describes herself as a 5'1" plump grandmother. she says, she just wants to have quiet conversations with women seeking abortions. of course, buffer zones and other laws were not e
democrat, wendy davis, has outraised her top republican opponent, attorney general greg abbott. she pulled together more than $12.2 million compared to abbott's $11.5 million. she rose to fame and earned a passionate national following for her filibuster of an draconian anti-abortion bill in june. it was signed into law in texas. part of an unprecedented assault on abortion rights in the state. in the past three years, more anti-abortion in the past ten years. today, that was front and center...
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late this afternoon, her campaign told politico these attacks originated with greg abbott, against whom she's running for governor of texas. the office of new york democratic governor andrew cuomo said remarks he made about some republicans not being welcome in his state were taken out of context. cuomo made the comments on a radio show friday. he said extreme conservatives have no place in new york, quote, because that's not who new yorkers are. but the governor's spokesman said the comments were actually referring to extreme conservative candidates who cuomo said cannot win elections in the state. the sentence leading up to the quote in question backs that up. quote, the republican party candidates are running against the safe act. are they these extreme conservatives who are right to life, proassault weapon, antigay, because if that's who they are, they have no place in the state of new york. >> and finally, a costly audit for the irs. the new york post reports that a 66-year-old long island man sued after tripping over a phone cord at the tax office. he claims his injuries kept him
late this afternoon, her campaign told politico these attacks originated with greg abbott, against whom she's running for governor of texas. the office of new york democratic governor andrew cuomo said remarks he made about some republicans not being welcome in his state were taken out of context. cuomo made the comments on a radio show friday. he said extreme conservatives have no place in new york, quote, because that's not who new yorkers are. but the governor's spokesman said the comments...
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wendy davis down in texas attacked greg abbott for not following her footsteps, a guy disabled and can't walk and her staff laughed about it. that's not something i find at all appropriate, yet there seems to be a lack of accountability there. there are official after official on the democrat side from county officials on the way on up that have said completely inappropriate things. all of us should be held to a standard with a better tone and dialogue. you mentioned the chairman's comments a few minutes ago during his speech. there's something we as a party have the most effective policies and positions when it comes to what's best for this country, families and individuals. we have to do it in a way to bring more people into the party and try to lead on that. >> i can absolutely agree with you, we all need to be held to a higher standard. that is for sure, sean. the rnc is holding the winter meetings, you have former virginia governor bob mcdonnell and his wife arraigned just this morning in the gift taking scandal, the federal prosecutors in new jersey just yesterday issuing grand jur
wendy davis down in texas attacked greg abbott for not following her footsteps, a guy disabled and can't walk and her staff laughed about it. that's not something i find at all appropriate, yet there seems to be a lack of accountability there. there are official after official on the democrat side from county officials on the way on up that have said completely inappropriate things. all of us should be held to a standard with a better tone and dialogue. you mentioned the chairman's comments a...
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but davis is about $700,000 ahead of her republican opponent, at least for the fund-raising, greg abbott. the question has been about wendy davis, not her ability to raise money. the question, can she turn money into swing votes? next up, 3. sort of. that's the number of judges who have overturned their state's bans on gay marriage. either in whole or in part, since december. the late seft a federal judge striking down oklahoma's gay marriage ban yesterday. but he immediately stayed the ruling, pending appeals, and last week, a judge did the same thing in utah, and before christmas, a judge in ohio ruled the state should recognize gay unions on death certificates. all of the rulings are being appealed. hey, guess what, thanks, supreme court, for the no-decision decision you did last year, that's what's leading to the mess. >>> up next, a court decision that could cost the nfl more money. the number is $765 million. a judge says she's not sure if that will cover the medical costs and treatment for players who had concussions. nfl offered the money in a settlement with 4,500 retired player
but davis is about $700,000 ahead of her republican opponent, at least for the fund-raising, greg abbott. the question has been about wendy davis, not her ability to raise money. the question, can she turn money into swing votes? next up, 3. sort of. that's the number of judges who have overturned their state's bans on gay marriage. either in whole or in part, since december. the late seft a federal judge striking down oklahoma's gay marriage ban yesterday. but he immediately stayed the ruling,...
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, because these are the same laws that wendy davis was filibustering and they are being defended by greg abbott, who is her opponent for governor of texas on the republican ticket. >> msnbc.com's erin carmoan. thank you so much. >> thanks, thomas. >>> the plaintiffs in the utah marriage equality case are responding to today's decision from the supreme court. the court temporarily halted marriages, which began two weeks ago in utah. now, the attorney issuing this statement saying, "every day that goes by, same-sex couples and their children are harmed by not being able to marry and treated equally." we'll bring you any updates right on msnbc when we get them. >>> well, steven seagal could be the next action star to run for governor. time for the poly side bar. seagal says he talked about running for governor with the real-life sheriff as a joke, but now he would, quote, remotely consider it. seagal and arpio have teamed up on a reality show. seagal says the number one problem facing the u.s. is border security. we'll see how that plays out in arizona. >>> less than an hour from now on cap
, because these are the same laws that wendy davis was filibustering and they are being defended by greg abbott, who is her opponent for governor of texas on the republican ticket. >> msnbc.com's erin carmoan. thank you so much. >> thanks, thomas. >>> the plaintiffs in the utah marriage equality case are responding to today's decision from the supreme court. the court temporarily halted marriages, which began two weeks ago in utah. now, the attorney issuing this statement...
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a spokes ohman for greg abbott says that davis has systematically, intentionally and repeatedly deceived texans, and calls her personal story a fanciful narrative. >> and ed lavandera joins you live from dallas. what is wendy davis saying about this? >> we spent the last two days trying to get an interview with her and that request has been denied the last two days. but she did post a letter to her supporters on her campaign's website this afternoon saying that the abbott campaign has stooped to a new low here. that she is not surprised they would resort to attacking the story of a single mother who worked hard to get ahead. now in the "dallas morning news" interview, anderson, wendy davis did acknowledge she should, quote, be tighter with her language. but she says she will keep on talking about her story, because, quote, you're damn right it's a true story. anderson. >> ed lavandera, appreciate it. >>> up next, hundreds of dolphins rounded up off the coast of jap arranges some slaughtered, others captured. the hunt a secret until exposed. "the cove." rick obari, joins us next. [ coughs
a spokes ohman for greg abbott says that davis has systematically, intentionally and repeatedly deceived texans, and calls her personal story a fanciful narrative. >> and ed lavandera joins you live from dallas. what is wendy davis saying about this? >> we spent the last two days trying to get an interview with her and that request has been denied the last two days. but she did post a letter to her supporters on her campaign's website this afternoon saying that the abbott campaign...